School records

The Council and its schools must keep information on each pupil's progress at school. This may include things like medical history and family background.

Pupils over 12 years and their parents have the right to see their school records, but there are exceptions. For example, if it would reveal information about another pupil or if it might harm someone to reveal it.

School records are kept for five years after the pupil has left school, and then destroyed.

Make a request

They will arrange for you to visit and see the records.You must be shown the record within 15 days if you are a parent, or 40 days if you are a pupil. You must be given a copy of the record if you ask for it in writing.

Other languages

We will translate the record into another language if needed. We will not charge a fee unless we consider the request is unreasonable.